Program Events | Picayune Main Street

Creative Outdoor Spaces Thigpen Alley 110 East Canal Picayune MS

June 17th 5:45pm Thigpen Alley Ribbon Cutting with Grandpa Thigpen’s Grandson Brian & Family will join Picayune Mayor Jim Luke to cut the ribbon.

Witness will Rock the Block @ 6:30pm Sounds of Downtown.

Rolling in the Dough and Hall About Flava will be serving delicious food and beverages.

Enjoy an adult beverage from the Beer Garden Bring a Lawn Chair to Relax & Enjoy the Music. Wear Your Dancing Shoes & Dance in the Street. Location 100 Blk East Canal Picayune MS 39466

Ice Chest Not Allowed. A Picayune Main Street, Inc. Event

Creative Outdoor Spaces 2 Thigpen Alley PDF https://bit.ly/3tvSVfe

Samuel Grady “Grandpa” Thigpen, Sr. was an area entrepreneur who opened Thigpen Hardware Store in 1919 at this very location. An integral part of the community, Grandpa operated the store for 62 years (1919-1981)

In addition, Thigpen was both a founder and the first president of the First National Bank of Picayune, a radio broadcaster, a writer, and a local historian. The Thigpen Store News, a publication that contained local history and articles written by Thigpen, as well as free want ads for the public, ran for over 57 years.

“Grandpa” Thigpen passed away on Christmas Day, 1981, at the Lucius Olen Crosby Memorial Hospital in Picayune, MS. He was 91.
Mural by Andy Green

Pearl River Map turtles, which survived the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, are dwindling in number due to human-driven pollution.
In July 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service added them to the list of threatened species, thus providing federal protection for the very rare and beautiful Pearl River map turtle.

Native to Pearl River County, the bright green plant featured with
Earl the Turtle is the Pitcher Plant – so named because of its resemblance to a water pitcher. It can be viewed live in the South Savanna Bog located at The Crosby Arboretum where it is one of the arboretum’s most identifiable and signature species.
Mural by Artist Andy Green

Haynes Haselmaier, a local beekeeper, invented the Beetle Baffle.
This incredible device protects honeybees from a major threat – a small hive beetle that destroys honeycomb production. Haselmaier’s baffling invention is sold all over the world.

Sunflowers grow in abundance in Pearl River County. In fact, Coastal Ridge Farm 27075 Road 221, Picayune MS is the Number One location on the Mississippi Sunflower Trail.
Mural by Ashley Anderson Mason

Creative Outdoor Spaces Project 2

Welcome to Thigpen Alley

Picayune Main Street, Inc. Economic Vitality Team & Picayune Public Works Dept. spent many hours on Creative Outdoor Space

Muralist Ashley Mason and Andy Green’s art added culture and historic relevance of our community along with adding an attraction for locals and tourists alike.

MS Power, Coast Electric, MS Main Street and City of Picayune’s support and contributions are appreciated and vital to continue our mission of Revitalizing Downtown Picayune.

Creative Outdoor Spaces Bank Alley & Thigpen Alley bring life to the downtown and will provide a place for outdoor gatherings for years to come.

Community Development Precedes Economic Development

Main Street Community Revitalization Grant

Picayune Main Street, Inc. Board of Directors are thrilled to announce MS Main Street Association received legislative funding for the Main Street Community Revitalization Grant program in the amount of $100,000.00 that will directly benefit Historic Downtown Picayune, MS

MS Main Street Association

The Main Street Community Revitalization Grant program will provide $5 million in funds for eligible projects in MMSA Designated Communities. Communities with a population under 25,000 will each receive $100,000, and communities over 25,000 population will each receive $125,000.

“Our team is excited to roll up our sleeves and help our local programs get to work on significant downtown projects that will make a huge impact in their communities!”

MS Main Street State Executive Director , Thomas Gregory

56TH PICAYUNE BI-ANNUAL FALL STREET FESTIVAL

A PICAYUNE MAIN STREET, INC EVENT

Discover Historic Downtown Picayune, MS and Experience the New South Old Charm that our community is known for. Check out Downtown Antique & Vintage, Art & Clothing Shops & Delicious Local Dining along with over 250 Artisans featuring Antique, Woodwork, Clothing, Jewelry along with a variety of food vendors to please every taste bud. Visit the Street Festival Tab for application and guidelines

April 9, 2022 @ 10am Ribbon Cutting Kids Kingdom Playground @

Friendship Park Designed by Burke Playground and Installed by Planet Recess 1701 South Haugh Avenue Picayune MS 39466
https://www.wlox.com/2022/04/08/friendship-park-upgrades-include-kids-kingdom/